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frequent groans ; he walks with the hind legs widely sepa- 

 rated, having what is known as a straddling action. 



Treatment — Fomentations of hot water frequently applied, 

 and for several hours at a time, will be productive of the 

 greatest benefit, soothing and allaying irritation in a won- 

 derful degree. A soft sponge should be used to apply the 

 water ; internally, a full dose of cathartic medicine, prefer- 

 ably aloes, may be given. If the animal is in a plethoric 

 condition, venesection or the administration of aconite may 

 be attended with benefit. The testicles should be supported 

 by means of a suspensory bandage padded with cotton, tow, 

 or some similar soft material, which should be constantly kept 

 in a moist state by pouring on warm water. Chloroform, tr. 

 opii., belladonna extract, etc., applied locally, are valuable to 

 allay pain ; leeches are very good also, but difficult to apply 

 in veterinary practice ; warm water clysters are very sooth- 

 ing. After the inflammation is allayed there is usually a con- 

 siderable amount of exudation, which may be got rid of by a 

 course of potassse iodid., and in some cases it may be neces- 

 sary to stimulate the testicles locally with unguentum iodi. 

 The diet should be of a light and nourishing kind. 



Hydrocele, or Dropsy of the Scrotum. — Hydrocele occurs 

 as a result of orchitis, and may follow some other conditions. 

 It is a condition rarely met with, and cannot be considered 

 as very serious. 



Treatment. — The unguentum iodi comp. may be applied 

 locally, and potassoe iodid. administered internally. If the 

 scrotum contains much serum, it may be drawn off" by 

 means of a small trocar and canula, or preferably by an 

 aspirator. In some cases iodine may be injected into the 

 scrotum, to prevent further formation of fluid. 



